Methods comprise (a) sequentially transferring, from a part supply structure to a part staging structure, a first predetermined selection of parts; (b) sequentially transferring, from the part staging structure to a first manufacturing kit holder, the first predetermined selection of parts to define a first kitted holder; (c) concurrently with (b), sequentially transferring, from the part supply structure to the part staging structure, a second predetermined selection of parts; and (d) subsequent to (b), sequentially transferring, from the part staging structure to a second manufacturing kit holder, the second predetermined selection of parts to define a second kitted holder. Systems comprise a part supply structure; a part staging structure; a first robotic transfer device; a plurality of manufacturing kit holders; a second robotic transfer device; and a holder positioning structure.

The invention relates to a processing installation for aircraft structural components (2) having at least one processing station (3, 4), wherein the processing station (3, 4) has a clamping frame (7, 8) which extends along a longitudinal station axis (5, 6) for receiving the aircraft structural component (2) which is intended to be processed in each case and a processing unit (9, 10), preferably a riveting unit, for processing the aircraft structural component (2) and wherein the clamping frame (7, 8) is articulated so as to be adjustable in terms of height and pivotable to two positioning towers (11, 12) which are arranged in a vertical tower plane (13). It is proposed that there be provided transversely relative to the tower plane (13) a transverse offset of the clamping frame (7, 8) which enables an aircraft structural component (2) to be loaded onto and/or unloaded from the clamping frame (7, 8) along the tower plane (13) and at least one positioning tower (11, 12) to be passed laterally.

The invention relates to a method for producing a plurality of mechanical devices, in which each mechanical device comprises a defined number N of identical parts to be assembled, the parts to be assembled having been produced according to a set of specifications including at least one compliance specification, the parts that meet the compliance specification being compliant parts and the parts that do not meet the compliance specification being non-compliant parts, characterized in that production is controlled in such a way that the number of mechanical devices containing a number of non-compliant parts strictly higher than a threshold value n1 are in a proportion less than or equal to a proportion p1, the proportion p1 being non-zero and strictly lower than 1. The invention also relates to a method for repairing a mechanical device that has been produced with such a production method.

An aircraft fuselage assembling jig includes: a base provided with a plurality of frame indexes for positioning both ends of a plurality of aircraft fuselage frames; a plurality of header plates, each of which protrudes from the base so as to extend along an aircraft fuselage panel, the header plates being arranged parallel to each other in an axial direction of the aircraft fuselage panel; and a plurality of electric cylinders radially provided on each of the plurality of header plates, the electric cylinders moving respective receiving members in a radial direction of the aircraft fuselage panel, the receiving members contacting a skin included in the aircraft fuselage panel.

An assembly including a support tower and at least two support systems, each bearing a panel of a section of an aircraft fuselage and including four fixing points. The support tower includes a tower extending along an axis X, a seat on which the tower is mounted and which is rotationally mobile about the axis X, and, for each fixing point, a fixing base mounted on a three-dimensional adjustment system mounted on the tower and motorized to displace the fixing base in two horizontal directions and one vertical direction, where each fixing point and the associated fixing base can be locked with one another to ensure the fixing of one with the other, and that can be unlocked to allow them to be separated. Such an assembly makes it possible to keep the various elements of the section vertical during assembly and allows for a space saving on the ground and a saving on transfer utilities.

A guide system for repairing turbomachinery includes a housing; a guide tube have a hollow interior for accepting a working tool module; an axial motor for moving the guide tube axially with respect to the housing; a rotational motor for rotating the guide tube with respect to the housing; and an attachment for securing the housing with respect to a turbomachinery casing. A repair kit and method are also provided.

A method of providing a deformable shim that comprises a main structure of an at least partly cellular region. The main structure is compressible by plastic deformation from an initial volume to a deformed volume, wherein the deformed volume is smaller than the initial volume. In a deformed state, the main structure maintains the deformed volume without further or continuing compression force. Further, the main structure is arrangeable between a first aircraft component and a second aircraft component to create a predefined distance between the first and the second aircraft component.

A portable programmable machine enhances efficiency and ergonomics associated with conducting otherwise manual operations within confined spaces. A main body supports a programmable telescoping arm configured to extend through an access port to reach a confined space. The arm includes an articulating wrist for holding and manipulating tools for autonomously processing work parts. The machine can also act semi-autonomously to accommodate interventions of an operator for overriding and fine-tuning interaction of a tool with a work part for proper processing of the part. The arm communicates with a computer in the main body for processing numerical data, and the operator may use a reference camera to fine tune any particular process. The machine incorporates multiple processing functions, for example collar swaging, nut running, cleaning, and/or application of sealants, all through an aircraft wing access port. The main body has lockable wheels for securing the main body near the access port.

A bladder assembly including an inflatable bladder having an elongated body defining an internal volume, the body being formed as a layered structure that includes an elastomeric layer defining an interior surface of the body, a friction-reducing layer defining an exterior surface of the body, and a jacketing layer positioned between the elastomeric layer and the friction-reducing layer, and a pressurized fluid source in selective fluid communication with the internal volume of the body.

A method and apparatus for performing manufacturing functions on a workpiece. The apparatus may comprise a base, a plurality of autonomous functional components, and a plurality of autonomous movement systems. Each functional component of the plurality of autonomous functional components may be configured to perform a respective function. The plurality of autonomous movement systems may be associated with the base. Each of the plurality of autonomous movement systems may be connected to a respective functional component of the plurality of autonomous functional components.